Class 1

In order to get a sense of the community of this class, can you please fill out this quick survey. It will take less than 5 minutes. It asks whether you know each other. Please answer each question as if you had just entered the class on Day 1 (e.g. don't take into account that you worked with people in the first or second class - this will be reflected the next time you take it.)

Here's the link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F2X29WD

Lesson 1
Time

7E model

Give out Active Physics Books (books on loan, but available for purchase at 50% discount).
Form Chapter 1 work groups for project (random assignments)

4:00 – 4:45
Chapter 1: Driving the Roads
Activity 1: Reaction Time
What do you see?
What do you think?
Investigate

[Also: have list going around for sign up for food and research articles]
Elicit
Engage
Explore
Explain
4:45-4:50
Introductions
  • On grid of physics knowledge vs teaching experience
  • How many years have you taught?
  • Physics confidence
  • On separate grid: teaching assignment (HS/MS) vs subject
What do you need from this course? Best pd you have taken.
Elicit
4:50-6:05
Pre-test (75 minutes)
Elicit
6:05-6:15
Break

6:15-6:25
Review syllabus

6:25-6:35
Chapter Challenge – introduction
Reflecting on the Activity and the Challenge
Four Essential Questions
Extend

Evaluate
6:35-7:10
Chapter 1: Driving the Roads
Section 2: Measurement
What do you see?
What do you think?
Investigate
Elicit
Engage
Explore
Explain
7:10-7:25
Metacognition
  • 7E (as instructional model and as text format)
  • Special needs for Activity 1
  • ELL for Activity 1
Extend
7:25-7:30
Homework
  • Section 1
    • Read text sections in Yellow “why is there…”
    • Read Physics Talk on p. 12-14
    • Write responses to Essential Questions on p.17
    • Complete Physics to Go on p. 19-21
      • #3, 5, 7
    • Complete Active Physics Plus on p.15
  • Section 2
    • Read Physics Talk on p. 25-28
    • Write responses to Essential Questions on p.31
    • Complete Physics to Go on p. 32-33
      • #2, 4, 6, 9
    • Complete Active Physics Plus on p.29-30
Evaluate